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Social Studies
Elementary Social Studies Curriculum
- Basic Geography
- Interpreting a Map (Classroom, School, etc.)
- Characteristics of Homes & Business Buildings
- Physical Characteristics of Places & Regions
- Identify Landforms (Ex: Mountains)
- Identify Bodies of Water (Ex: Lakes, Rivers, Oceans)
- Interactions Between People and the Environment
- Rules and Respect
- Purpose/Need for Rules
- Respect for Self & Others
- Rights and Responsibilities
- School/Classroom
- Consequences
- Problems & Solutions
- Classroom Leadership & Service
- Keep Me Safe
- Role of Emergency Personnel
- Role of Each Family Member
- Community Volunteers
- Community Relationships
- Historical Analysis & Skills Development
- Calendar & Time Order
- History
- American Holidays
- Important People Related to Holidays
- Different Cultural Celebrations
- Basic Geography
- Identifying Geographic Tools (Maps & Globes) - Harrisburg
- Identify Features on a Map
- Physical Characteristics of Places & Regions
- Characteristics of Our Community
- Bodies of Water Impact on People
- Interactions Between People and the Environment
- Rules and Respect
- Purpose/Need for Rules
- Equality
- Rights and Responsibilities
- School/Home
- Consequences
- Problems & Solutions
- School Leadership & Service
- Keep Me Safe
- Role of Local Government
- Value of Service Jobs
- Community Members
- Community Relationships
- Historical Analysis & Skills Development
- Chronological Sequencing - Calendar & Time Order
- History
- Important People to Local History
- Choice
- Family/Classroom Wants/Needs/Interest
- Markets & Economic Systems
- Money, Goods, Consumers & Producers, Advertisements
- Income, Profit & Wealth
- Jobs in the Community
- Earn & Save Money
- Basic Geography
- Interpreting Maps
- Geographic Regions in PA
- Physical Characteristics of Places & Regions
- Characteristics of PA
- Physical Processes that Affect PA
- Interactions Between People and the Environment
- Effect of Geography on PA Residents
- Environmental Changes that Impact People
- Rules and Respect
- Purpose/Need for Rules
- Fairness
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Keep Me Safe
- Role of PA Government in Problem Solving
- Local Government Leaders
- Responsible Citizen Behavior
- Consequences
- Community Relationships
- Conflict & Compromise in PA
- Historical Analysis & Skills Development
- Interpret Timeline Information
- Pennsylvania History
- Symbols, Slogans, Mottos, Historical Figures, Important Buildings, Statues, etc.
- History
- Celebrations & Remembrances
- Scarcity & Choice
- Scarcity of Resources Influences Choice
- State Wants/Needs
- Consequences of Choice
- Markets & Economic Systems
- Goods, Services, Consumers & Producers
- Community Businesses
- Income, Profit & Wealth
- How Money is Used/Saved
- Earnings Impacted by Job Skills
- Basic Geography
- Interpreting Maps
- U.S. Geographic Regions
- Physical/Human Characteristics
- Physical/Human Characteristics & Physical Processes of U.S.
- People/Environment Interactions
- People & Environment in U.S. Affect Each Other
- Principles & Documents
- Purpose of Rules, Laws & Consequences
- Principles Shaping Our National Government
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Conflict & Resolution
- Leadership & Public Service Opportunities in School and Nation
- How Government Works
- Role of 3 Branches
- How Government is Influenced
- Purpose of Taxes
- Historical Analysis & Skills Development
- Past/Present/Future
- Fact/Opinion/Point of View
- Historical Sources
- PA/U.S History During Revolution
- Contributions of Historical Figures/Groups
- Historical Documents, Artifacts & Places
- Impacts of Continuity & Change
- Choice
- Resources/Wants/Needs in U.S.
- Reason/Consequence of Choice
- Markets & Economic Systems
- Goods, Services, Consumers & Producers in Nation
- Competing Sellers
- Types of Advertising
- Government Affects Economy
- Basic Geography
- Interpreting Maps
- North American Geographic Regions
- Physical/Human Characteristics
- Physical/Human Characteristics & Physical Processes of North America
- People/Environment Interactions
- People & Environment in North America Affect Each Other
- Principles & Documents
- School/PA/U.S. Rules & Laws
- U.S. Documents, Symbols & Holidays
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Conflict & Resolution
- Leadership/Public Service Opportunities in Community/PA -
- How Government Works
- Role of 3 Branches
- Voting/Elected Representatives
- Conflict & Influences
- International Relationships
- North American Conflicts
- Role of the Media
- Compromise
- Historical Analysis & Skills Development
- Influence of Geography & Climate on Continuity/Change o
- Fact/Opinion/Point of View
- Historical Sources
- PA/U.S/North American History of Native Americans and the Colonies o
- Impacts of Continuity & Change
- Conflict/Cooperation Among Groups/Organizations
- Markets & Economic Systems
- Production to Consumption
- Competing Sellers
- Local Business Success/Failure
- Government Affects Economy
- Income, Profit & Wealth
- Costs/Benefits of Saving and Borrowing
- Role of Banks
- Basic Geography
- Interpreting Maps
- World Geographic Regions
- Physical/Human Characteristics
- Physical/Human Characteristics & Physical Processes of the World
- People/Environment Interactions
- People & Environment in the World Affect Each Other
- Principles & Documents
- Rule of Law/Individual Rights
- Principles of Our Government
- Important U.S. Documents
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Compare/Contrast Individual & Community Rights/Needs
- Leadership & Public Service
- How Government Works
- Responsibilities of 3 Branches
- Function of Elected Bodies
- Role of Government/Officials
- Voting
- Opinion of Government
- International Relationships
- World Conflicts
- World Leaders/United Nations
- Historical Analysis & Skills Development
- Fact/Opinion/Point of View
- Historical Sources
- U.S/World History of the Explorers and the American Revolution
- Impacts of Continuity & Change
- Historical Documents, Artifacts & Places
- Conflict/Cooperation Among Groups/Organizations
- Scarcity & Choice (World)
- Markets & Economic Systems
- Imports/Exports/Trade
- Goods/Services/Pricing
- Business Success/Failure
- Income, Profit & Wealth
- Occupational Requirements
- Positive/Negative Incentives
- Tangible/Intangible Assets
- Entrepreneurship
